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FATIMA CHEEMA

Emily Gruz — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 19:23:09 +0000

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When did you start your business? Was there something/someone who inspired you?

I’ve always been an entrepreneur on the side for many different services/products but the opportunity that has drastically impacted my life in a positive way is my health and wellness business. I started this venture 2 years ago, just after experiencing phenomenal results for myself and my parents through a nutritional program with a brand established on a strict ingredient policy and European standards. As a family we were struggling with multiple health concerns and looking for alternate solutions.I became more curious about the company, did my deeper research and came across admirable facts, also found out about the business opportunity and decided to give it a chance not knowing it would turn into a great passion.

Would you say you reached all of your goals since you started or do you have more to achieve?

As a young stay at home mother, being blessed with children, family is always my first priority. I had never even imagined I would have the chance to pursue my dream career of becoming a Doctor, as a busy mom. Surprisingly, this business turned out to be aligned with the philosophy of better health. I then decided to become Certified for Cupping/Hijama Therapy. Being a Cupping Practitioner and Educating others for taking care of their overall well-being also recommending safer options for daily usage, personal care products, skincare, cosmetics and nutrition, formulated on a holistic approach, just warms my heart and makes me feel proud when I receive feedback from my clients. Indeed, through this business I’ve been achieving such goals that seemed unaccomplished dreams and ambitions. I’m definitely working hard and looking forward to much more personal growth for my ownself, and helping countless people.

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What are the ups and downs when dealing with the Arab community?

Honestly, our communities are amazing, I would never take anything personal or as a negative thought. Wherever I am today, credit goes to our folks for being open minded, and trusting me as a Person and my services/products.

Any challenges coming my way, are always an opportunity towards prosperity and personal growth.

“No pain No Gain.”

What would you change if you had to do it all over again?

I wouldn’t change anything. My hurdles have allowed me to grow into a better person.

What challenges has Covid-19 brought to you and your business and how did you overcome them?

The only challenge is I can’t meet my clients in person as I would love to connect with them soon. Otherwise, it has not affected anything else, rather the Online business structure has helped me realize and become more grateful for Arbonne as a blessing, allowing me to expand in 6 major countries from the comfort of my home without any hassle. Besides my Arbonne business I also take pride in my Designer skills and take custom orders for Traditional Pakistani/Indian Apparel for special occasions along with customized 925 Silver Jewelry. Feel free to check out my collection @glamz_by_mamanoor on IG.

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HUMA JABEEN

Emily Gruz — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 19:58:42 +0000

Salam, my name is Anee. I make Halal custom cakes, cupcakes and cake doughnuts for all occasions. My Facebook page is Anee Artistry and my Instagram account is Anee Asim. I am a self taught baker and I love baking. Baking is my hobby its not work for me, that’s why I make every cake with love. –Huma

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When did you start your business? Was there something/someone who inspired you?

I made my first custom cake for my daughters birthday. I started working properly 5 months ago. I create my own designs and people started loving it.

What are the ups and downs when dealing with the Arab community?

Our Muslim community is very supportive and there is no down sides about this work. If you love baking you will enjoy it in any way.

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What would you change if you had to do it all over again?

There is nothing to change, it just happened for me. I never thought about my hobby as my probation so I love the way it is.

What challenges has Covid-19 brought to you and your business and how did you overcome them?

I started selling cake during covid so I think covid give me a chance to show my work to the world. I just started working so there is a lot for me to do as baking is a never ending art.

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NOOR ALZUBAIDI

Emily Gruz — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 22:36:20 +0000

My name is Noor Alzubaidi and I am a PhD candidate by education, a chemist by trade and the owner of Alzubaidi Tutoring, a small business that tutors hundreds of children online across Canada in all subject areas. – Noor You can check out her business page at http://facebook.com/AlzubaidiTutoring

When did you start your business? Was there something/someone who inspired you?

I started Alzubaidi Tutoring in late 2018 because of the mass amounts of students both at the grade level and undergraduate level who were feeling holes in their learning. The person that inspires me to keep going is my friend/mentor. He is the one who taught me that realizing my potential is when I help others realize it too and throughout the course of my tutoring business I am blessed to say that I have been able to try to fulfill his advice to me. His unwavering support as of late is solely the reason why I have been able to give back to those in the form of teaching through my business and university as well. Without his support, it wouldn’t have been possible to amass the students I have and to him I’m eternally grateful. The reason I started my tutoring initiative through my business was to help people and enhance peoples’ lives and not so that they could help me. I would not ask the Muslim community to help me but to use me to help their sons, their daughters, their friends, nieces and nephews and anyone who needs it. They can help me by allowing me to help them and so we can graduate successful Muslim students who will then go on to be successful in whatever field they chose and will then serve as a model to others in the community. We are all interrelated and when one of us succeeds we all can participate in that. I plan to give to the Muslim community and I plan to give to my overall community in Edmonton as well. A strong Muslim community is good for Edmonton and a strong Edmonton is good for the Muslim community. While being Muslim is important in our lives and it is one way we define ourselves we don’t live in isolation from non-Muslims. We want a strong economy in Edmonton and the surrounding areas and in all of Alberta so that we can go on to be successful in our careers. Giving back takes many forms; time, mentorship, leading by example and teachings, it is incumbent upon all of us to help whomever we can whenever we can. One thing I hope that I could use my initiative for is to focus on what unites us rather than divides us. Not only in terms of our religion alone but with others as well

Would you say you reached all of your goals since you started or do you have more to achieve?

I still have many more goals to achieve, as I would like to establish physical offices in all the provinces of this country as well as try to reach more students through the online tools that I have so that the maximum amount of people are getting the supplemental learning that they need.

What are the ups and downs when dealing with the Arab community?

There are nothing but ups in dealing with the Arab community. Some of the most vibrant and engaging children are the ones I’ve come across in the Arab community and its has been the most rewarding feeling to work alongside them to help better their positions at school and knowing that a betterment in school will allow for a betterment in the job placing they’ll have in society as well.

What would you change if you had to do it all over again?

If I had to change something it would be that from the beginning I would want to reach as many students that are less fortunate or below the povertty line. These are students that do not have the means to seek out supplemental learning and I would like to be there for them so that they know that their success shouldn’t come at the cost of their circumstances.

What challenges has Covid-19 brought to you and your business and how did you overcome them?

Covid-19 brought on the challenge of not being able to sit down face to face with my students and physically tutor them. I’m a very in-person person and shifting all my teaching online was a bit of a struggle as I missed the personal aspect of being face to face. I was able to make it work and amass more students with the convenience of online tools such as virtual whiteboards and zoom.

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Massive expansion of rapid testing in Alberta

Emily Gruz — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:23:52 +0000

Alberta’s government is offering millions of free rapid testing kits to public, private and not-for-profit employers and service providers provincewide. At least two million rapid tests will be available for businesses and sectors in Alberta. This follows the successful rollout of more than 1.2 million rapid tests to long-term care facilities, schools, outbreak sites, hospitals, homeless shelters and industries across the province. Any employer or service provider in Alberta can apply for the free rapid tests. “Rapid testing kits have been used successfully in long-term care, shelters, and large worksites to keep Albertans safe. This expansion of our rapid testing program supports our overall COVID-19 strategy, to shield those most at risk, to protect lives and livelihoods, and adapt our actions to new evidence as it comes. I am pleased that we are able to give businesses and service providers another tool for screening cases early and breaking the chain of transmission.” Tyler Shandro, Minister of Health To be eligible for rapid testing kits, employers and service providers must submit a screening program plan that outlines:

protocols for administering the tests
the use of personal protective equipment
processes for reporting results and managing individuals who screen positive.

A health-care provider is required to oversee the organization’s screening program. However, the tests can be administered by a trained layperson, and self-administration is permissible under certain conditions. While anyone can apply, Alberta’s government will prioritize businesses or organizations involved with vulnerable populations, high-risk settings and workplaces, first responders, essential services and critical industry, and sectors that support the reopening of economic and social activities. Rapid COVID-19 tests can help identify pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic cases so they can be isolated early. Individuals with symptoms should continue to be tested by scheduling through Alberta Health Service’s online self-assessment tool. Alberta’s government is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by protecting lives and livelihoods with precise measures to bend the curve, sustain small businesses and protect Alberta’s health-care system.

Quick facts

Rapid tests will be provided for free to all successful applicants.
Alberta has received approximately 2.6 million rapid tests since October 2020, with an additional one million expected before the end of April.
Organizations are responsible for all costs related to establishing and operating their screening programs and assume all medical and legal responsibilities associated with them.
If a business or service provider needs help finding a health care provider to oversee their screening program or requires additional supports to develop a program plan, a list of third-party resources is available at alberta.ca/RapidTesting.
Rapid testing kits have already been deployed to help screen and test cases, including:

- 523,000 tests to long-term care and designated supportive living facilities
- 443,000 tests to several companies in critical industries such as oil and gas, transportation, meatpacking and utilities
- 100,000 tests to support a rapid screening pilot in schools
- 40 COVID-19 assessment centres
- 47 hospital-based labs
- Eight homeless shelters

Related information

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YAZAN HAYMOUR

Emily Gruz — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 17:23:35 +0000

Yazan Haymour is a third-year call at the Alberta Bar and is currently practising in Calgary, Alberta. Known for his brightest presence in the world of law, he has strongly gained extensive experience in numerous areas. His expertise and experience in Litigation, Surrogate matters, Family Law, Personal Injury and Real Estate has made him an all-rounder in the field. Yazan has actively worked on multiple issues and has completed hundreds of hours in helping his clients to serve with the best of results. He offers his clients personable services that are intricately curated according to the delicate nature of their respective matters. While there are numerous inevitable situations, getting the right legal advice can fairly resolve issues in the fastest and smoothest way considering the experience that lawyers hold. These top-rated lawyers have been increasingly adding support in numerous situations and one can follow them for seeking beneficial services.

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قيود إلزامية

Emily Gruz — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:47:37 +0000

إجراءات الصحة العامة الإلزامية سارية المفعول في جميع أنحاء ألبرتا للحد من انتشار

كوڤيد-19 وحماية النظام الصحي

قيود الأعمال والخدمات المرافق الترفيهية المرافق الترفيهية مغلقة. تشمل تلك: المسارح والكازينوهات والمراكز الترفيهية. خدمات تقديم الطعام يمكن للمطاعم والحانات والبارات والصالات والمقاهي أن تستقبل روادها بشرط جلوس 6 أشخاص فقط على الطاولة الواحدة، وانتمائهم جميعًا إلى نفس المنزل أو الأسرة. كما يجب أخذ معلومات الاتصال الخاصة برواد المكان. خدمات المحالات التجارية يجب أن تقلل جميع خدمات البيع بالتجزئة ومراكز التسوق من قدرة استيعاب العملاء إلى 15 بالمائة من إشغالاتها وفقًا لقواعد الإخلاء أثناء الحرائق، ويستثنى من ذلك العاملين بتلك المحال. الخدمات الصحية والمهنية يمكن تشغيل الخدمات الصحية والمهنية بموعد مسبق فقط للمقابلة الشخصية. يجب اتباع جميع إرشادات الصحة العامة وإرشادات التشغيل الخاصة بتلك القطاعات. تشمل هذه الأماكن: أطباء الأسنان واخصائي فحص النظر والمعالجين وأخصائي الوخز بالإبر والمحامين والمحاسبين. خدمات العناية الشخصية يمكن تشغيل خدمات العناية الشخصية بموعد مسبق فقط للمقابلة الشخصية. يجب اتباع جميع إرشادات الصحة العامة وإرشادات التشغيل الخاصة بتلك القطاعات. ومن أمثلة هذه الأماكن: صالونات الشعر والأظافر والخدمات التجميلية والعلاج بالتدليك. الأداء الرياضي والأنشطة البدنية دروس الأداء الجماعي والرياضات الجماعية وفصول اللياقة البدنية محظورة. أما اللياقة البدنية منخفضة الشدة، فإنها متاحة ولكن بقيود التجمعات التجمعات بالأماكن المغلقة تُحظر جميع التجمعات الاجتماعية بالأماكن المغلقة.

يمكن للأفراد الذين يعيشون بمفردهم والآباء غير المتزوجين الذين يعيشون فقط مع أطفال دون سن 18 عامًا اختيار شخصين يمكنهم زيارتهم أثناء هذه القيود.

التجمعات بالأماكن المفتوحة تقتصر جميع التجمعات الاجتماعية بالأماكن المفتوحة والهواء الطلق على 10 أشخاص كحد أقصى ويجب ألا تحتوي على أماكن داخلية مغلقة. حفلات الزفاف والجنائز تُحظر جميع حفلات الزفاف والجنائز.

حفلات الزفاف تقتصر على 10 أشخاص.
خدمات الجنائز تقتصر على 20 شخصًا.

دور العبادة جميع أماكن العبادة مقيدة بنسبة 15 بالمائة من إشغال قانون مكافحة الحرائق للحضور الشخصي.

ارتداء القناع إلزامي.
يجب على الأشخاص في منزل واحد البقاء مترين بعيدًا عن الأسر الأخرى في جميع الأوقات.

ارتداء الكمامة الكمامة إلزامية في جميع الأماكن العامة المغلقة والمغطاة وأماكن العمل ودور العبادة. العمل من المنزل العمل من المنزل إلزامي ما لم يطلب صاحب العمل وجود الموظف بمكان العمل لضمان فاعلية التشغيل.

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DOUNIA MOUALLEM

Emily Gruz — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:22:35 +0000

Dounia Mouallem is a certified personal trainer from Edmonton. She received her personal trainer diploma from NAIT and took her skills to Instagram, where she showcases herself working with her young clients and healthy recipes. Be sure to check her out!

When did you start your business? Was there something/someone who inspired you?

I established Kid Fit July of 2020, and ran my first Kid Fit class in August. Growing up with an athletic background encouraged me to pursue my career as a personal fitness trainer. My biggest inspiration is to help motivate and inspire physical activity in my clients lives.

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Would you say you reached all of your goals since you started or do you have more to achieve?

I am proud of what I have accomplished so far. However, I still have many goals to achieve and I look forward to tackling them. I believe for an individual or a business to grow they must continue to set new goals.

What are the ups and downs when dealing with the Arab community?

The Arab community shows endless support which motivates an entrepreneur. Establishing Kid Fit I did not have a doubt that my community would be so supportive.

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What would you change if you had to do it all over again?

I would not change anything if I had to do it all again. I am fulfilled with my progress and I look forward to grow with my brand!

What challenges has Covid-19 brought to you and your business and how did you overcome them?

I started Kid Fit during the times of Covid-19, therefore, there have been many challenges I have had to face. Running the sessions outdoors were significantly easier than running them indoors, allowing more clients in a class and social distancing was a lot easier. I overcame these challenges by making sure I had limited clients in my classes and offering more than one time slot. Due to Covid restrictions I haven’t had the chance to move forward and fulfill many of my goals the way that I had planned. To stay connected with my young clients and their parents I share things such as at home workouts, activites, and healthy recipes on Instagram @kidfit.yeg!

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بيان صحفي المزيد من تخفيف القيود الصحية في 8 فبراير- شباط

Emily Gruz — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:57:58 +0000

29 يناير- كانون الثاني 2021 استفسارات وسائل الإعلام يبدأ تخفيف القيود الصحية على نطاق أوسع بالمطاعم ومرافق اللياقة البدنية المغطاة وبعض أنشطة الأطفال، وذلك اعتبارًا من 8 فبراير- شباط. تستند الخطوة 1 من الخطوات الأربعة المتبعة بألبرتا لتخفيف القيود الصحية على معيار بلوغ الحد الأقصى من استخدام الأسرة بالمستشفيات وهو 600 سرير ويشمل ذلك الأسرة بأقسام الرعاية المركزة. وقد تم بلوغ هذا الحد الأقصى في 28 يناير- كانون الثاني. يمكنك الاطلاع هنا على إطار العمل الكامل المكون من أربع خطوات لتخفيف القيود. صرح جايسون كيني، رئيس مجلس وزراء ألبرتا “لقد قام سكان ألبرتا بعمل رائع في خفض أعداد الحالات منذ ذروتها في ديسمبر. لم نخرج من المأزق بعد، ولكن هناك فرص حيث يمكننا تخفيف القيود بأمان مع حماية نظام الرعاية الصحية لدينا في ذات الوقت. هذه الخطوة الأولى هي خطوة حذرة، وسوف تجلب الارتياح للعديد من الأعمال بألبرتا وسكان ألبرتا على حد سواء. ” أضاف تايلر شاندرو، وزير الصحة بألبرتا “سوف نستطيع تخفيف القيود في 8 فبراير- شباط بفضل جهود سكان ألبرتا. ومع ذلك فإننا بحاجة إلى التمسك بنهج متدرج حتى لا نجازف بالتحسن الثابت الذي حققناه. على الرغم من أن القيود ستظل سارية، فإن الطريق إلى الأمام يمنحنا جميعًا المزيد من الخيارات في حياتنا اليومية. ” الرياضة والأداء الرياضي للأطفال داخل المباني وخارجها

يُسمح بالأنشطة الرياضية والأداء الرياضي للأطفال إذا كانت مرتبطة بالأنشطة المدرسية، مثل فصول التربية البدنية.
سيسمح ذلك لمدارس رياض الأطفال وحتى التعليم الثانوي ومؤسسات التعليم ما بعد الثانوي باستخدام المرافق الخارجية لدعم الأنشطة التعليمية المتعلقة بالمناهج الدراسية.

اللياقة البدنية بالأماكن المغطاة

يُسمح فقط بالتدريب الفردي لأنشطة اللياقة البدنية الأماكن المغلقة (مثل اللياقة البدنية في استوديوهات الرقص، وتدريب التزلج على الجليد، والدروس الفردية).
لا يمكن أن يحدث تفاعل بين حاضري الجلسات الفردية والآخرين ويجب أن يكون هناك مسافة لا تقل عن ثلاثة أمتار بين الجلسات في نفس المنشأة.
يجب تحديد الجلسات من خلال جدول أو موعد مسبق.
لا يُسمح بالحضور بدون موعد أو ترتيب مسبق وذلك للأفراد أو المجموعات.
لا يُسمح بإجراء أو المسابقات أو المباريات أو التدريبات الجماعية أو الدوريات الرياضية أو التمارين الجماعية من أي نوع.
يجب أن يكون المدربون محترفين ومعتمدين و/أو مدربين يتقاضون رواتبهم ويقدمون التعليمات والتصحيح للأنشطة التي يقوم بها المشتركون. الإشراف السلبي على النشاط البدني لا يعتبر تدريبًا.
يجب أن يلتزم المدربون بارتداء الكمامة أثناء التدريب. لا يُطلب من العملاء ارتداء الكمامة أثناء ممارسة الرياضة.
يُسمح لأكثر من مدرب واحد و”اثنين” من العملاء بالدخول إلى المنشأة، أو الاستوديو، أو حلبة التزلج، أو الملعب، أو المسبح، أو سطح الجليد، إلخ، طالما:

o يبقى كل مدرب وعميل على بعد ثلاثة أمتار من جميع المدربين والعملاء الآخرين في جميع الأوقات ، بما في ذلك أثناء تواجدهم بالمداخل والمخارج. o يتفاعل كل مدرب فقط مع العميل المحدد له ، ويتفاعل كل عميل فقط مع المدرب المخصص له. o لا يُسمح بالتفاعل بين العملاء أو بين المدربين. o لا يُسمح بالتنقل بين عدة متدربين، كما هو الحال في التدريب الدائري. المطاعم والمقاهي والحانات

يجب أن تجمع المطاعم والمقاهي والحانات معلومات الاتصال الخاصة بشخص واحد من المجموعة التي تحضر العشاء.
الحد الأقصى يصل إلى ستة أشخاص لكل طاولة. يجب أن يكون الأفراد من نفس المنزل أو اثنين على اتصال وثيق بالأشخاص الذين يعيشون بمفردهم.
تنتهي خدمة تقديم الخمور الساعة 10 مساءً.
يجب إغلاق خدمة تناول الطعام بالمطعم بحلول الساعة 11 مساءً.
لا يُسمح بالألعاب الترفيهية داخل تلك الأماكن (على سبيل المثال، لا يسمح باستخدام ماكينات ألعاب الفيديو وطاولات البلياردو والموسيقى الحية وما إلى ذلك)

تستجيب حكومة ألبرتا لوباء كوڤيد-19 من خلال حماية الأرواح وسبل العيش بتدابير دقيقة لخفض منحنى انتشار الوباء ودعم الأعمال الصغيرة وحماية نظام الرعاية الصحية في ألبرتا.

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More Health Measures will Ease on Feb. 8

Emily Gruz — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:46:03 +0000

Additional health measures will be eased for restaurants, indoor fitness and some children’s activities, effective Feb. 8. Step 1 of Alberta’s four-step framework to ease restrictions is based on a COVID-19 hospitalization benchmark of 600, including intensive care patients. This benchmark was reached on Jan. 28. The full, four-step framework for easing restrictions can be viewed here. “Albertans have done a great job of bringing our numbers down from our peak in December. We aren’t out of the woods yet, but there are opportunities where we can safely ease restrictions while also protecting our health-care system. This first step is a cautious one, and it will bring relief to many Albertans and Alberta businesses.” -Jason Kenney, Premier “We are able to ease restrictions on Feb. 8 thanks to the efforts of Albertans. We need to stick to a stepped approach so we don’t risk the steady improvements we’ve made. Although restrictions will remain in place, the path forward gives us all more options in our daily lives.” -Tyler Shandro, Minister of Health

Indoor and outdoor children’s sport and performance

Children’s sport and performance activities are permitted if they are related to school activities, such as physical education classes.
This will allow K-12 schools and post-secondary institutions to use off-site facilities to support curriculum-related educational activities.

Indoor fitness

Only one-on-one training is permitted for indoor fitness activities (e.g. fitness in dance studios, training figure skating on ice, one-on-one lessons).
One-on-one sessions cannot interact with others and there must be a minimum of three metres distance between sessions in the same facility.
Sessions have to be scheduled or by appointment.
No drop-in for individuals or groups is allowed.
No sports games, competitions, team practice, league play or group exercise of any kind.
Trainers must be professional, certified and/or paid trainers who are providing active instruction and correction. Passive supervision of a physical activity is not considered training.
Trainers should remain masked during the session; clients are not required to wear a mask while exercising.
More than one trainer and client ‘pair’ are allowed into the facility, studio, rink, court, pool, ice surface, etc., as long as:
- Each trainer and client stays three metres away from all other trainers and clients at all times, including in entryways and exits.
- Each trainer only interacts with their assigned client, and each client only interacts with their assigned trainer.
- No interaction between clients or between trainers is allowed.
- No ‘cycling through’ multiple trainers, as in circuit training.

Restaurants, cafes and pubs

Restaurants, cafes and pubs must collect the contact information of one person from the dining party.
Up to a maximum of six people per table; individuals must be from same household or the two close contacts for people living alone.
Liquor service ends at 10 p.m.
In-person dining must close by 11 p.m.
No entertainment allowed (e.g., no VLTs, pool tables, live music, etc.)

Alberta’s government is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by protecting lives and livelihoods with precise measures to bend the curve, sustain small businesses and protect Alberta’s health-care system.

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RIMA KARAWI

Emily Gruz — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:08:24 +0000

Rima Karawi is an Edmonton based self taught baker. She specializes in making boxes full of decorative pudding cups, chocolate covered strawberries, and many other bite sized sweets. You can check out her entire menu on Instagram!

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When did you start your business? Was there something/someone who inspired you?

I started my business two years ago. What was once a hobby became an infinite road filled with many destinations. My main inspiration has been my family and friends. I have always loved food and creating delicious desserts for everyone to taste as their smiles bring me happiness and that’s all that matters to me. I am a proud mom of three and I wanted to do something I love and be able to stay by their side at the same time, so this was the “cherry on top” kind of combination. My husband, close friend and sisters really pushed me to start this adventure as I was a bit skeptical of my ability to handle both motherhood and a business at the same time; their constant support and cheering helped me overcome my inner fears!

Would you say you reached all of your goals since you started or do you have more to achieve?

The sky is the limit! As growing individuals that we are, I feel we have countless goals to achieve throughout our lives so once I reach one I set another one with greater difficulty to attain. Life is about setting your goals, accepting new challenges and savoring the journey of embarking these new adventures.

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What are the ups and downs when dealing with the Arab community?

There will always be ups and downs of working with different communities, as each community has their own view on what they like. For me, the only difficult part is that many of my customers are family, friends and people I personally know which makes it hard at times to keep it strictly business. On the other hand, word spreads fast and their love and support towards me has always shined in the way they pass along my name, talk about my business or simply say how much they love it. That itself means the world to me and keeps me going every single day.

What would you change if you had to do it all over again?

I would not change a thing; there are no regrets in life only lessons!

What challenges has Covid-19 brought to you and your business and how did you overcome them?

Covid-19 has been a big challenge for everyone in the past year, and it has taken a big toll on all businesses especially small ones like mine. The main issue with the uncertainty of this novel virus is that no one knew what was yet to come, so the majority of clients cancelled, postponed or were just unsure if there events were going to take place any longer. Going to the store has also become a big challenge, since everything I make needs fresh ingredients, as well as other baking products which many times are out of stock or just outrageously overpriced, it does make it hard to keep a happy face at times. But I love what I do, and I know this is a wave that we’ll overcome with a lot of patience and perseverance.

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